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William Salter 1879–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4th January 1879

Birth Location: Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire

Death Date: 9th april 1917

Death Location: Canada

Father: James Salter

Mother: Ellen Elphick

Spouse(s): Emily Watt

Children(s): William Salter, John Salter

In 1879, William Salter entered the world in Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire, born to James Salter And Ellen Harriet Elphick. In 1881, William Salter established residence. William Salter married Emily Jane Watt, and had children including John Salter, William Salter. William Salter passed away in 1917 in Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1879, William Salter entered the world in Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire, born to James Salter And Ellen Harriet Elphick.
  • In 1881, William Salter established residence.
  • William Salter married Emily Jane Watt, and had children including John Salter, William Salter.
  • William Salter passed away in 1917 in Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Salter's Ancestors

Self
William Salter
1879–1917
Birth Place: Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire
Parents
James Salter
1840–1908
kentisbeare Devon
Ellen (Harriet) Elphick
1843–1894
Brighton
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Salter's Descendants

1.
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William Salter (4th January 1879–9th april 1917) m. Emily (Jane) Watt (1878–1958)
  1. 1. William Salter 1907–
  2. 2. John Salter 1905–

William Salter's Timeline

8 Records

1879
4th January 1879
Birth of William Salter in Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire
Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire
1879
25 FEB 1879
William Salter was baptized in Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire
Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire
1881
1881
Age 2
William Salter resided here
None
1891
1891
Age 12
William Salter resided here
None
1907
1907
Age 28
William Salter resided here
None
1914
1914
Age 35
William Salter resided here
None
1916
ABT 1916
Age 37
William Salter resided here
None
1917
9th april 1917
Age 38
Death of William Salter in Neuville-St Vaast, 4 1/2 Miles South West of Lens, France
Neuville-St Vaast, 4 1/2 Miles South West of Lens, France

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4th January 1879
    Event Place: Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 2925; Folio 76; Page 16; GSU roll: 6098035.
    [2] Canada, Soldiers of the First World War
    [3] Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906
    [4] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
    [5] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 3659; Folio: 124; Page: 37; GSU roll: 1341876.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 3659; Folio: 124; Page: 37; GSU roll: 1341876.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9th april 1917
    Event Place: Neuville-St Vaast, 4 12 Miles South West of Lens, France
    Record Source: Canada, CEF Burial Registers, First World War, 1914-1919

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 FEB 1879
    Event Place: Liverpool St Peter, Lancashire
    Record Source: Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Baptisms, 1813-1906

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: Canada, CEF Commonwealth War Graves Registers, 1914-1919, Library and Archives Canada (LAC); War Graves Registry: Commonwealth War Graves. RG150, 1992-1993314, Box 39-244; Box: 118

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 MAR 1912
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: UK, Outward Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: Canada, CEF Burial Registers, First World War, 1914-1919

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: ABT 1916
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Canada, Soldiers of the First World War

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Record Source: Canada, Soldiers of the First World War

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 2925; Folio 76; Page 16; GSU roll: 6098035.

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